The Nano Cortex is an ultra portable digital amp cab and effects processor with Neural Capture tech to replicate any amp cab or pedal with top sound quality and feel.
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The Neural DSP Nano Cortex is a game-changing digital amp, cab, and effects processor that fits in your gig bag and delivers professional-grade tone everywhere you go. Powered by Neural DSP's renowned Neural Capture technology, this ultra-compact pedal lets you create precise digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal with the same stunning accuracy found in the flagship Quad Cortex.
Think of it as your entire guitar or bass rig shrunk down to pocket size, without sacrificing an ounce of tone. The Nano Cortex gives you instant access to thousands of Neural Captures via Cortex Cloud, plus over 50 customizable effects and utilities. You can power it with a standard USB battery pack, making it the ultimate grab-and-go solution for players who refuse to compromise on sound quality.
Create Your Tone, Capture Your Sound
Nano Cortex puts professional-grade tone sculpting directly in your hands, letting you dial in the exact sounds you hear in your head.
Neural Capture Technology: Using the same high-resolution Neural Capture engine as the Quad Cortex, Nano Cortex lets you create digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal in just minutes. The result? Unmatched sound quality and playing feel that rivals the real thing.
Cortex Cloud Library: Get instant access to thousands of Neural Captures created by players around the world. From vintage tube amps to modern high-gain monsters, you'll find tones for every genre and playing style — all free.
50+ Effects and Utilities: Build your ideal signal chain with a fully customizable effects library. Reverbs, delays, modulation, compression — you name it, Nano Cortex has it. Plus, utilities like an input gate and built-in tuner keep your workflow smooth and efficient.
IR Loader with 300 Studio-Grade IRs: Load up the included impulse responses or upload your own custom IRs to fine-tune your cab tones. You'll get studio-quality results whether you're recording direct or running into a PA.
Built for Real-World Performance
Nano Cortex doesn't just sound incredible — it's designed to handle the demands of gigging musicians, studio pros, and bedroom shredders alike.
Ultra-Compact and Tour-Ready: Weighing just 1.36 lbs (620 g), Nano Cortex slides right into your gig bag without taking up precious pedalboard real estate. It's small enough to take anywhere, yet rugged enough to survive the rigors of the road.
Battery-Powered Portability: Power it up with a standard USB battery pack and jam anywhere — no wall outlet required. Perfect for street performances, camping trips, or just noodling on the couch.
Customizable Footswitches: Program the onboard footswitches to control presets, effects, or whatever you need in real time. Hands-free control means you can focus on playing, not tap-dancing across your board.
Low-Latency USB Audio Interface: Track directly into your DAW with 24-bit / 48 kHz recording quality and virtually zero latency. Nano Cortex doubles as a professional recording interface, so you can capture your best ideas on the fly.
Smart Features, Intuitive Control
Nano Cortex is packed with smart technology that makes dialing in your tone faster and easier than ever.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Manage presets, download Captures, and tweak your tone wirelessly from your phone or tablet. No cables, no fuss — just seamless control.
Transpose Tuning: Drop or raise your tuning without swapping guitars. Ideal for players who switch between standard, drop D, or alternate tunings mid-set.
MIDI Control: Full MIDI implementation via TRS input and USB means you can integrate Nano Cortex into any modern rig or studio setup. Control it with your favorite MIDI controller or sync it with your DAW for maximum flexibility.
Intuitive User Interface: Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started with digital modeling, Nano Cortex's clean, straightforward interface makes it easy to navigate and tweak your sound on the fly.
Your Complete Rig in One Tiny Package
Nano Cortex is the all-in-one solution for guitarists and bassists who demand world-class tone without the weight, hassle, or expense of hauling around a massive rig. It's equally at home on stage, in the studio, or tucked into your backpack for a quick practice session. If you've been searching for a portable powerhouse that doesn't compromise on sound, this is it.
Neural DSP Nano Cortex Features:
Complete guitar or bass rig in an ultra-compact pedal
Neural Capture technology with Quad Cortex-level accuracy
Create accurate digital replicas of any amp, cab, or drive pedal in minutes
Free access to thousands of Neural Captures via Cortex Cloud
Customizable signal chain with 50+ effects and utilities
IR loader with 300 studio-grade IRs and support for custom IRs
Ultra-compact design (620 g / 1.36 lbs) fits in your gig bag
Can be powered with a standard USB battery pack for portable use
Low-latency USB audio interface with 24-bit / 48 kHz recording
Bluetooth support for wireless preset management and tone tweaking
Coming from the full size that cost 3x the price. I was able to put my capture and hear no difference from one device to the other. This is worth the money if just need a few tones live. AMS made the process very easy.
Published date
05/30/26
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Kenny A. 🇺🇸
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This nano cortex has taken
This nano cortex has taken my playing set up to the next level. Once shipped I got it in 3 days. It’s was easy to set up and I was making tones in 30 minutes. It was a working unit that was well packaged and had everything it was supposed to have included in the box neatly included. This is somethin...
Published date
05/27/26
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Anthony V. 🇺🇸
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Incredible tone in a pickup
Incredible tone in a pickup and go pedal sized amp, good upgrade from my line 6 helix floor.
Extremely portable, it fits in my guitar case right next to my power amp.
Published date
10/09/25
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Joseph I. 🇺🇸
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This is a very powerful
This is a very powerful and useful piece of gear. There are so many things that you can do with it. You can use it through your amplifier a few different ways. You can use your headphones with it. . . you can go straight into a pa or recording unit. . . or into your computer. If you can't find a gre...
Published date
12/28/25
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Roger W. 🇺🇸
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Great mini modeler. Can do
Great mini modeler. Can do what ever you need it to through the cortex app on your phone.
Published date
01/02/26
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Marcos
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Q: What does the non sealed come with? Does it have power supply
Answers on Content by By AMS Customer Service on Sun Aug 09 2026
A: Non Factory Sealed are items that have been opened but are in perfect physical condition such as customer returns, open box for product photos/videos, demo stock, etc. They have been carefully inspected and repacked by qualified AMS employees to help ensure your satisfaction, allowing you to get ...
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